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Vacancy TypeEHRA Non-FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleSenior Director of TRIO Pre-College ProgramsSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range$70,000-$80,000Position Number00007114Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8am-5pm, some evenings and weekendsFull Time Equivalent (FTE)1.00Department240405 - TRIO ProgramsDepartmentTRIO ProgramsJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The TRIO Programs provide academic enrichment support to low-income, first-generation students. Collectively all programs serve students from middle school through college. The mission of the NC State programs is to provide equal access to quality education for participants who have academic potential to succeed in college and to encourage and motivate participants to enroll and graduate from college.

Essential Job Duties

The Senior Director provides leadership to three federally funded programs, Talent Search (TS), Upward Bound (UB), and East Wake Upward Bound and will be held accountable for their success, continued funding, and compliance with federal guidelines.

The Senior Director will be responsible for the following:

• Serves as the Principle Investigator and provides administrative management and oversight to the three pre-college academic support programs by successfully enrolling 814 Talent Search and 186 Upward Bound participants in post-secondary education and insuring graduation from high school to college enrollment and completion.
• Provides fiscal management of TS and UB submitting budget reports to the US Department of Education (USDE), utilizing federal regulations to adhere to cost accounting standards relevant to TRIO Programs, serving as the fiscal liaison between USDE and NC State, and researching exceptions per USDE and university requests.
• Provides leadership, direction and vision to TS and UB programs by designing and implementing program goals in compliance with federal guidelines and adhering to federal guidelines specific to each grant.
• Assesses effectiveness of TS and UB operations of student learning outcomes to insure objectives of programs are met.
• Responsible for all university reporting requirements such as the Annual Report, Provost’s Report, Division Assessment Report, and others as requested.
• Develops and manages a total federal budget of $6.1 million over a five year grant cycle as well as four foundation accounts.
• Writes grant proposals, insures compliance, and completes annual performance reports for TS and UB programs.
• Serves as spokesperson/advocate for TRIO TS and UB programs across campus.
• Works independently, handles ambiguity, and manages multiple projects, schedules and deadlines. In addition, supervises TRIO staff of six EHRA and two SHRA employees as well as network with on campus constituents, target community members and public school personnel.
• Works collaboratively with the Senior Director of TRIO Collegiate Programs to ensure the effective seamless flow of services, consistency, stability, communication and excellence through the TRIO pipeline from pre-college preparation to college completion, to
  graduate school enrollment for low-income, first generation college students.
• Represents NC State TS and UB programs at UNC System, state and national levels.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience

Master’s Degree in Education or other Social Science field with a minimum of three years
of experience in supervision and administration required.

Departmental Required Skills

Must have a least three years substantial supervisory, budget, and program management
experience.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

At least three years in academic, career, or personal counseling and work with first generation, low income, non-traditional students is highly desirable.

Experience as a Director of a TRIO program preferred.

Required License or Certification

A valid North Carolina Drivers license is required.

Special Instructions

In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Job Open Date10/10/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date11/18/2019AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a Master's Degree in Education or other Social Science filed with a minimum of three years of experience in supervision and budget oversight?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents